okay yay i got this chapter done real quick... but i think that the next chapter will be the end and then followed by an epilogue. maybe... if i stop being lazy. well i hope you enjoy this chapter. please tell me if you do. i like review. um i dont own shugo chara or anything mentioned in this chapter. well time to go clean the house... i'll try and update soon but my grandparents are coming so.... i might not be able to. evil grandparents. grr um well any way story start
[Amu's pov]
I stood on center stage next to Utau. Around my shoulders was my guitar. Rima stood ready with her bass and yaya sat with her drumsticks in hand, bouncing in excitement. Utau nodded to the workers backstage and Yaya began to beat the drums. I struck the first cord in the song and the concert began. Lights flashed and the crowd cheered. As usual I felt an adrenaline rush as the music surrounded me. I scanned the crowd for the midnight blue hair. As I scanned the front row I started to panic. I couldn't find him.
"Amu-Chan calm down he'll come" Rima said moving closer to me. I nodded and continued searching the crowd.
[Ikuto's pov]
I sat in the alley somewhere trying to remember what had happened. I remember walking out of the concert hall and some men dressed in all black coming up to me then blank. I tried to get up but there was a sharp pain in my side. 'a broken rib' I thought as I forced myself to my feet. Just outside the alley was a clock. '9:30 the concert started a half hour ago. I promised amu I would be there.' I struggled to my feet and started heading in the direction of the concert hall.
"I'm coming Amu" I muttered as I continued to walk foreword. Suddenly Yoru came out of nowhere.
"Ikuto nyaa~ I'm sorry I wasn't there to help!" he cried clinging to my face. I sighed and pulled him off.
"Yoru character transform with me I need to get to Amu" I said putting the dumpty key around my neck.
"Alright!" he said.
"my heart unlock!" I yelled as the transformation began. "Black lynx!" I jumped onto the roof of the nearby building and raced towards the lights of the concert hall.
"I'm coming Amu!" I yelled.
[Normal pov]
The concert was going well, but a few of the fans were starting to notice that Amu was panicking. She continuously scanned the crowd looking for Ikuto. After what seemed like forever the band got a break at the intermission. Amu paced the dressing room, impatiently. One of the security guards walked into the room.
"I'm sorry Ms Hinamori but Mr. Tsukiyomi has not showed up yet." He said watching her pace. Behind him keito walked into the room. Amu ran over to him and grabbed his shirt.
"Did you find him keito? Has anyone seen him? Could you get a hold of him?" she asked her eyes wide. He shook his head sadly.
"No I'm afraid not Amu no one's seen him and he won't answer his phone. I'll keep searching… don't worry Amu he'll come you just need to be patient" he said placing his hand on her shoulder.
"Thanks keito, sorry I keep bothering you about Ikuto. You even had to get punched a few times because of me" Amu said hugging him. Keito hugged her back a serious look on his face.
"Amu why do you want to be with that guy so much? He doesn't do anything but hurt you. You deserve someone better, someone who can make you happy. You could be with me!" he said his hand on her cheek. Amu's eyes widened as she stared up at him in shock.
"B…but keito I thought you were gay" she said. He nodded.
"So did I, but Amu I'm positive about how I feel. I realized it now. I love you amu. Please forget get about that guy. Amu I want you to marry me. I'll make sure that you're always happy" he said before kissing her. Amu stepped away from him shocked.
"I… I don…." Amu was interrupted by the sudden appearance of and out of breath Utau.
"Amu! Ikuto's arrived but he doesn't look to good" Utau looked between Amu and Keito wondering why they had strange looks on their faces. Amu looked at keito sadly then ran off with Utau to find Ikuto. Keito sighed sadly and leaned against a wall.
"Well I guess that went how I expected. Not like I expected her to jump into my arms" he said as he walked out of the room. Rima peeked around the corner that she had hidden behind. She was just as surprised by her cousin's actions as Amu had been.
[Amu's pov]
I ran into the room that they had brought Ikuto to and found him laying on a couch. There were cuts and bruises all over his body and he was clutching his side in pain. I gasped and ran over, falling to my knees beside the couch. He looked up at me and smirked.
"Sorry I missed the first half but don't worry I came in enough time to hear you sing, right. Shouldn't you be getting ready to go back on stage?" he said still smirking. I put my hand on his gently.
"Ikuto how did you get hurt?" I asked. He stared up at the ceiling as though he too was trying to figure it out.
"It doesn't matter go get ready I'll be right in the crowd when you sing." He said placing his hand on my cheek. Tears ran down my cheek as he once again clutched his side groaning in pain.
"I'll go get ready but you need to stay in bed. You'll only make you injuries worse!" I said standing up. He frowned and stared up at me. he opened his mouth to say something but I shook my head not letting him speak. He had come even though he was this badly injured. That was enough for me. Knowing he cared that much, meant everything to me. I would definitely make this concert a success. I kissed his forehead and then walked out of the room. Utau followed grabbing the guitar as we walked out on stage. As usual we switched positions after the intermission. The crowd cheered as the song began and I grabbed the microphone ready to sing when it came time. I counted the beats tapping my foot in time with the music.
No matter how hard you try to
You can't make the clock rewind to
The moment that you lied to yourself
It never really mattered how they felt
Your secrets and regrets
Are keeping you from going very far
And you can't let all this get you down
And keep you living in the dark
'Cause all you're looking for is love
You're living in the dark
You just can't get enough
Your secrets and regrets
You're holding on this pain inside you
Can't seem to leave it all behind you
Tomorrow it'll be today soon
Don't wait until it's too late to move
Your secrets and regrets
Are keeping you from going very far
And you can't let all this get you down
And keep you living in the dark
'Cause all you're looking for is love
You're living in the dark
You just can't get enough
Your secrets and regrets
How many times do you need second chances?
Not everybody gets another second chance
How many times do you need second chances?
Not everybody gets another second chance, second chance
Your secrets and regrets
Are keeping you from going very far
And you can't let all this get you down
And keep you living in the dark
'Cause all you're looking for is love
You're living in the dark
You just can't get enough
Your secrets and regrets
It's no more secrets, no regrets
It's no more secrets, no regrets
No living in the dark, no living in the dark
No living in the dark, no living in the dark [I do not own]
My eyes scanned the crowd as the song came to a finish. Everyone was standing and cheering. That was when I noticed her. Asa, Ikuto's fiancé was standing in the front row glaring at me, As though she was trying to judge me. The look on her face scared me and I wished Ikuto had come to the crowd. The concert went on but the entire time I could feel her eyes boring me. 'if looks could kill, I would have died ten times already' I thought. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves so I ignored her as best as I could, after all this entire concert had to be perfect. We had to play in the Tokyo dome. It was every ones dream and there was no way I was going to ruin it. I smiled and continued to sing.
[Normal pov]
When the concert had finished Amu ran back stage and into the room where Ikuto was. He was sitting up and a medic was taking care of his injuries. Amu pushed the medic aside and jumped into Ikuto's arms. He laughed despite the pain and kissed her forehead. The medic sighed in annoyance.
"Sorry sir she just a bit hyper because of the adrenaline" Utau said apologetically. The medic just nodded and walked out seeing that he wasn't going to be able to do anything else.
"Ikuto your fiancé was in the crowd and she kept glaring at me. it kinda made me feel awkward." Amu said sitting next to him. Ikuto blinked surprised.
"Asa was here?" he said standing up. Amu nodded and followed him as he walked towards the stage. He looked out and saw that Asa was indeed standing in the front row; her arms crossed looking very angry.
"Amu go to your dressing room I'll talk to her." He said walking out onto the stage. A few girls in the crowd stared at him but the rest didn't notice. He sat on the edge of the stage and looked at Asa.
"Why are you here Asa?" he asked crossing his arms. She smiled and climbed over the barrier.
"I wanted to see their concert. After all they are going to be playing at our wedding." She said sitting next to him.
"No Asa they won't be playing at the wedding" he said standing up and walking a bit. She looked at him confused.
"Why not I thought you wanted them to play. Ikuto this is going to affect a lot after all we had everything planned for them to play now we have to book some one last minute." She said. Ikuto turned to look at her a serious expression on his face.
"There won't be a wedding Asa. I don't need your family's money any more. You know that's the only reason I was with you. Just go back to America." He said before walking back stage.
"No I won't I'll tell my father. Your dad will go into even more debt just watch you'll be back begging for money!" she yelled at me. Ikuto shook his head and laughed.
"My dad arrived in Japan a half hour ago after paying off his debts. Right now he's at home with my mom. It's over Asa" he walked back stage leaving her standing there on the stage looking like she was about to explode.
"You'll definitely regret this Ikuto!" she yelled before running out of the concert hall. Back stage Ikuto walked into Amu's dressing room and pulled her against his chest. Amu blushed.
"Well?" she asked wondering what he had talked to Asa about. He smiled and kissed her.
"I'm all yours Amu" he said resting his chin on the top of her head. Amu smiled and wrapped her arms around his neck kissing him. From just outside the door, keito watched, heartbroken.
"I guess this is to be expected after all I'm just a friend to her" he said before walking off.
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